Physical copies of Mortal Kombat 1 have been leaked, revealing the launch roster of playable characters and support characters, with further leaks expected to come.
A leaked Nintendo Switch cartridge reveals the full character roster for Mortal Kombat 1, prompting copyright strikes from Warner Bros.
Jean-Claude Van Damme makes a cameo appearance as Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 1, fulfilling a full-circle moment for the series creators after failed attempts to make a Jean-Claude Van Damme video game 30 years ago.
NetherRealm Studios has introduced a new single-player mode called Invasions in Mortal Kombat 1, which combines RPG-style progression with bite-size battles, offering an alternative to multiplayer for new players.
The launch trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 reveals gameplay of Shang Tsung and Reiko, and announces extensive accessibility options for the game.
Mortal Kombat 1's launch trailer is incredible, showcasing slick cinematics, gorgeous gameplay, and a new mode similar to Super Smash Bros, with pre-order bonus characters also revealed.
NetherRealm Studios is holding their final Kombat Kast before the official release of Mortal Kombat 1, showcasing gameplay of pre-order fighter Shang Tsung and other features such as Invasions and the Belt Battle.
The day 1 patch for Mortal Kombat 1, which was released alongside the game's early access for Premium Edition owners, includes bug fixes, accessibility options, character polishing, improved UI, and various improvements to single-player experiences, story mode, and online matchmaking.
Mortal Kombat 1's Invasion mode, a new single-player board game mode, has received mixed reviews, with some finding it overwhelming and unexciting, while others appreciate its potential for future content updates and improvements.
The Premium Edition of Mortal Kombat 1 has received positive feedback from fans, but the practice of locking main roster characters and Kameo Fighters behind required playing of different single-player modes feels outdated and frustrating in the current gaming landscape of 2023.
Fans of Mortal Kombat can get their hands on the premium edition of Mortal Kombat 1 early, which includes exclusive characters and features, for $109.99 at Amazon and Best Buy.
Prolific game developer Ed Boon reflects on the history of Mortal Kombat and finally achieving the inclusion of Jean-Claude Van Damme in the game after 30 years.
Despite being released on the underpowered Nintendo Switch, Mortal Kombat 1 has disappointed fans with its graphics and visual bugs, making it an inferior version compared to other platforms.
A guide has been released for Mortal Kombat 1 that provides instructions for all the Fatalities for each playable character.
The Nintendo Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 is set to receive an update after fans noticed a Steam achievement notification appearing in the game's official trailer on Nintendo's YouTube channel.
If you want to get up to speed in Mortal Kombat 1, follow these tips: watch the opening cutscene, complete the tutorial, spend time in training mode to experiment with characters, play the campaign, learn defensive mechanics, choose a character and learn basic combos, play invasions to practice, find a community to play with, and keep practicing and analyzing your mistakes.
Mortal Kombat 1 introduces new options for players, including the ability to skip unlocking characters through grind and instead purchase them with real money.
Mortal Kombat 1 has a lower player count than rival Street Fighter 6, with Street Fighter maintaining higher popularity and a larger player base despite being an older release.
Johnny Cage, one of the iconic characters in Mortal Kombat, played a crucial role in the game's creation and is known for his Hollywood persona, comic relief, and association with the Fatality feature, despite facing multiple deaths and reboots throughout the franchise's history.
Mortal Kombat 1 tops the UK physical game sales chart in its debut week, with the Nintendo Switch port only accounting for 7% of the game's overall sales.
A major bug in Mortal Kombat 1 gives player 1 a significant advantage over player 2, affecting the game's competitive future.
NetherRealm has released the 0.121 update for Mortal Kombat 1, addressing issues in invasions, quests, brutality move lists, stability, and localization.
Mortal Kombat player NinjaKilla212 astounds everyone with a nearly one-minute combo on Baraka in Mortal Kombat 1, showcasing the extreme gameplay possibilities of the recently released game.
Ghostface from the Scream series may be added to Mortal Kombat 1, as hinted by a recent datamine and a social media post by the game's director Ed Boon, although nothing has been officially confirmed yet.
A surprise update for Mortal Kombat 1 has been released, fixing the Player 1 advantage issue and including move list corrections and character-specific fixes.
The Nintendo Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 has been widely criticized for its poor performance and visuals compared to other platforms, leading to a humorous skit that highlights the differences.
The latest update for Mortal Kombat 1 on Switch includes balance changes, fixes, visual improvements, and performance upgrades, and there are rumors of a possible game reveal at New York Comic Con 2023.
The heavily criticised Nintendo Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 receives its first post-launch patch, addressing issues with visuals, gameplay, and performance, while adding new content to the game.
The Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 has received a new update that promises visual improvements, bug fixes, performance improvements, stability fixes, and the addition of the first season of the single-player Invasions mode.
The latest patch for the Switch version of Mortal Kombat 11 introduces visual improvements and the addition of the Invasions feature, aiming to enhance the overall quality of the game, although it still falls short compared to other platforms.
